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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad
Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection there is between our suffering and our joy.
Purpose: To describe all the benefits that suffering can produce. Aim: I want the listener to view suffering as a gift from God. INTRODUCTION: Last week we focused on the depths of Christ's suffering on the Cross. Today we are going to explore the suffering that you and I face and the connection ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We must guard against the worldly pressures and fears that threaten us to "tone down" the Gospel message.
FEAR! A WORD THAT IS ONLY 4-LETTERS, BUT ONE THAT CAN REAP DEVESTATING CONSEQUENCES. FEAR IS SO POWERFUL THAT IT CAN PARALYZE, CONTROLL, AND MANIPULATE US. FEAR CAN COMPELS US TO DO IRRESPONSIBLE THINGS AND CAN EVEN HINDER US FROM LIVING RESPONSIBLY AND LIVING FRUITLESS LIVES. THIS IS WHY I ...read more
Scripture: Acts 4:1-21
Denomination: Free Methodist
When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.
Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Suffering, no one likes it. However, it is something we all experience at sometime or another. Here is what the Scriptures say concerning it.
SUFFERING 2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10 Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations [vs. 1-6], for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me – to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Denomination: Baptist
The story about the Sisters of Lazarus help us to develop a response to suffering.
She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more
Scripture: John 11:30-37
Denomination: Wesleyan
What the Word of God says about suffering.
WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES ABOUT SUFFERING? Let me begin this sermon with a personal reflection to you. You all know that a few weeks ago my grandfather died. I don’t think I have ever experienced loss as great in my life before. I sat with him on the Saturday before he died, I had written him a ...read more
Scripture: John 9:1
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
This sermon explores Psalms 130:1-8, emphasizing the transformative power of divine forgiveness and the enduring hope found in God's unfailing love and redemption.
Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we are privileged to share in the wisdom and love of our Almighty God. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the profound verses of Psalms 130:1-8. This passage, rich in its depth and breadth of emotion, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8
Topics: Penitent Sinner's Hope, God's Mercy
Our children (and new Christians) will eventually be exposed to the wisdom of this world. Sometimes such wisdom can confuse and frustrate a persons faith especially when they present so much data and so many voices to stand against God’s Word. Today’s mes
Text: Romans 11:33-11:34 Title: OH THE DEPTH OF GOD’S WISDOM! Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. Please do not say the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls ...read more
Scripture: Romans 11:33-34
Denomination: Lutheran
God graciously entrusts us with His gifts, calling us to faithful stewardship, repentance, and fruitfulness, while offering mercy through Jesus despite our failures.
Friends, gather your hearts and breathe in this grace-soaked moment. Jesus tells a story that sounds like the evening wind moving through vines—soft at first, then strong enough to stir us awake. It’s a story about ownership and oversight, about the Owner’s kindness and the tenants’ choices. It’s ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46
Topics: Wicked Tenants, Parable
God does not give up on us.
[Song – Call to Worship; Scripture Reading (Acts 1.6-11); Prayer 1. Acts 1.6-11 a. Last words of Jesus according to Luke b. Importance of last words—dying man to son, “Take care of your mother.” c. Nathan Hale (1755-1776) – "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." d. Red ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:6-11
3 certainties about suffering
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 Suffering Introduction In Paul’s introduction to the second Thessalonian letter, he thanked God for their growing faith and love, and for their patience and faithfulness in times of trial and persecution. I have made mention on several occasions that the Thessalonian ...read more
Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12
Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.
A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:8
Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-33
overview of Job
Job: The problem of Suffering We have been going through the OT together, and we have been in the time frame of the kingdom. We have looked at King David and his son, King Solomon, and have learned from their wisdom and their foolishness. They wrote books of scripture, Psalms, Proverbs, ...read more
Scripture: Job 1:1-20
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
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